CVE-2025-53283: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon drop-uploader-for-contact-form-7-dragdrop-file-uploader-addon allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon: from n/a through <= 2.4.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-53283 affects the borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon up to version 2.4.1. It allows an attacker to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, which can be executed on the server. This results in complete compromise of the affected system, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability is publicly known as of November 6, 2025, but no patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code on the web server, leading to full system compromise including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, data modification, and denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or disable the vulnerable file upload functionality if possible. Implement additional security controls such as web application firewalls to detect and block malicious file uploads. Monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
CVE-2025-53283: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon drop-uploader-for-contact-form-7-dragdrop-file-uploader-addon allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon: from n/a through <= 2.4.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-53283 affects the borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon up to version 2.4.1. It allows an attacker to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, which can be executed on the server. This results in complete compromise of the affected system, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability is publicly known as of November 6, 2025, but no patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code on the web server, leading to full system compromise including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, data modification, and denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or disable the vulnerable file upload functionality if possible. Implement additional security controls such as web application firewalls to detect and block malicious file uploads. Monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-27T11:58:53.298Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690cc7f0ca26fb4dd2f58b56
Added to database: 11/6/2025, 4:08:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:08:51 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 4:05:00 AM
Views: 65
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